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Sedation Can Ease Dental Anxiety Going to the dentist is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your oral health. However, thanks to movies and T.V., people have a general fear of the dentist. They believe that going to the dentist will be a painful experience, even if they’re going to get their teeth cleaned. People often deal with dental anxiety, which keeps them from the dentist entirely. If you let this anxiety and fear control you, your teeth won’t get the proper treatment they need. Visiting your dentist for a routine exam is the best…

TMJ Pain Can Cause Great Discomfort Typically, when we think about going to the dentist, we think about dental cleanings, braces, root canals, and anything else that has to do with our teeth and gums. And rightfully so. However, your dentist can help you in countless other ways. Your oral health involves a lot more than just your teeth and your gums. One vital part of your mouth is your jaw, particularly your temporomandibular joints (TMJ). While you might not even think about these joints (much less even know what they are), you use them every single day. These joints…

Teeth Grinding Can Cause Major Damage Teeth grinding is one of the worst habits for your teeth. Commonly referred to as bruxism, grinding, clenching, or gnashing puts unnecessary and potentially destructive pressure on your teeth. It is an easy way to damage your teeth or cause other oral issues. If you wake up with sensitive teeth, a sore jaw, or even a headache, you might be dealing with bruxism. You might even notice throughout the day that you are clenching your jaw. When you clench your jaw, your teeth naturally grind against one another. Whether awake or asleep, you might…

Halloween Leads to an Excess of Candy Halloween is right around the corner! The entire month of October revolves around this one day. It’s a month full of scary stories, dressing up as your favorite character, going to costume parties, and candy. Halloween is a time to have fun with your friends and family. However, because candy plays such a significant role in this holiday, your teeth might be in trouble. Since the moment your baby teeth come in, people have continuously taught you about caring for your teeth. Unfortunately, the sugar in candy is very harmful to your teeth,…

You Should Not Feel Guilty About Fixing Your Smile Your smile and your teeth are a big part of who you are. After all, they are one of the first things people notice about you. Your smile goes a long way in how someone creates a first impression of you. However, not many people feel that confident in their smile. In fact, more than half of Americans are insecure about their teeth. With so many people feeling insecure about their teeth, it is only natural to want to fix your smile. Unfortunately, countless people feel uneasy about fixing their teeth.…

Both Manual and Electric Toothbrushes Clean Your Teeth Well Brushing your teeth is one of the easiest, yet most important things you can do to care for your teeth. From the moment your baby teeth grow in, your parents teach you how to brush your teeth. You learn from a young age that brushing your smile cleans and protects your teeth. Brushing your teeth removes plaque buildup, bacteria, and other harmful germs from your teeth and gums. It prevents tooth decay and gum disease, among other diseases and conditions. All dentists and oral care specialists agree that brushing your teeth…

Laser Teeth Whitening Is Quick and Effective Your smile says a lot about you. It is often one of the first things people notice about you, and it plays a part in helping others create a first impression of you. Unfortunately, many people are unhappy with their smile. In fact, more than half of Americans feel insecure about their teeth. They want to make changes to improve their smile. Fortunately, there are plenty of cosmetic dentistry procedures people can choose from to help ease their insecurity. One such method happens to be teeth whitening. Teeth whitening continues to grow in…

Many Habits are Bad for Your Teeth Your teeth are one of the toughest parts of your body. After all, they have to be if they are going to be used to chew through food. However, even being so durable, they are not indestructible. They can still suffer damage like the rest of your body. From sports injuries to dental emergencies, there are many things that can harm your teeth. However, did you know some things you do every day put your teeth in danger, as well? That’s right! People engage in several bad habits that harm their teeth. Many…

It Takes Years to Lose All 20 Baby Teeth As a child grows up, there are a host of milestones that every parent and child can both celebrate. From taking their first step to speaking their first words, young children experience many accomplishments in the early years of their lives. One of these milestones happens to be when a child starts losing baby teeth. While it can be a mildly painful process, young children celebrate losing baby teeth. After all, it doesn’t happen all at once and occurs over a few years. Additionally, they are often school age at this…

Remember to Brush Your Teeth Twice a Day From the moment your baby teeth started growing in, you have been reminded time and time again about the importance of brushing your teeth. After all, your teeth play a vital role in not just the health of your mouth but your entire body. Your teeth help you eat food and help you create the sounds needed to speak properly. Not only that, but your teeth and your self-esteem share a close bond. More than half of Americans feel insecure about their teeth. One of the greatest ways to keep your teeth…